What is the origin of this religion? When/How/Why did it start?
Jesus, at the age of 30 decided to travelling through the land healing the sick and teaching the poor people that they could find peace within the kingdom of God. The Jewish and Romans were angered by this and was crucified. He rose from the dead and was seen by his disciples on many occasions. After the ressurection, many followers of Jesus' teachings got together to keep his beliefs alive. This group became the first christians.
What are the main rituals or practices of this religion? First Reconciliation.
This is when you kneel to the priest and he forgives you of your sins. First Communion. This is when you first take the body and blood of Christ. Confirmation. This is when you are accepted into the Church.
What are the main texts associated with this religion?
The bible is one of the main texts associated with Catholicism. Many, many things are in the bible like stories, songs and other things.
How many people follow this religion in Australia and the World?
In Australia, 27.56% of the population is christian. The 5 countries that have the largest amount of christians are Brazil with 150 million, Mexico with a little less than 100 million, USA with about 65 million, Phillipines with about 60 million and France with a little over 50 million.
How can you be a good/devout follower of this religion?
Folllow the ten commandments, go to church every sunday, don't sin. During Church, they sing and they take the body and blood of Christ.
What rewards and punishments are associated with the faith?
If you live your life well, and how god said to, you can go to hevan, and otherwise you will not. If you sin, you confess to a priest and he will forgive you of your sins.
List any important places associated with this religion.
The church, The Vatican City, the home of the Pope. Jerusalem where he was crucified, Bethlehem is the birthplace of jesus, Nazareth
Are there any important symbols associated with this religion? What are they?
Yes, the Cross that Jesus was crucified on, the rosary beads and statues of the disciples and other important people like Mary. Also, paintings of important people.
Upload any images that might have some significance in this religion. Explain their importance.
- What is the origin of this religion? When/How/Why did it start?
Jesus, at the age of 30 decided to travelling through the land healing the sick and teaching the poor people that they could find peace within the kingdom of God. The Jewish and Romans were angered by this and was crucified. He rose from the dead and was seen by his disciples on many occasions. After the ressurection, many followers of Jesus' teachings got together to keep his beliefs alive. This group became the first christians.- What are the main rituals or practices of this religion? First Reconciliation.
This is when you kneel to the priest and he forgives you of your sins. First Communion. This is when you first take the body and blood of Christ. Confirmation. This is when you are accepted into the Church.- What are the main texts associated with this religion?
The bible is one of the main texts associated with Catholicism. Many, many things are in the bible like stories, songs and other things.- How many people follow this religion in Australia and the World?
In Australia, 27.56% of the population is christian. The 5 countries that have the largest amount of christians are Brazil with 150 million, Mexico with a little less than 100 million, USA with about 65 million, Phillipines with about 60 million and France with a little over 50 million.- How can you be a good/devout follower of this religion?
Folllow the ten commandments, go to church every sunday, don't sin. During Church, they sing and they take the body and blood of Christ.- What rewards and punishments are associated with the faith?
If you live your life well, and how god said to, you can go to hevan, and otherwise you will not. If you sin, you confess to a priest and he will forgive you of your sins.- List any important places associated with this religion.
The church, The Vatican City, the home of the Pope. Jerusalem where he was crucified, Bethlehem is the birthplace of jesus, Nazareth- Are there any important symbols associated with this religion? What are they?
Yes, the Cross that Jesus was crucified on, the rosary beads and statues of the disciples and other important people like Mary. Also, paintings of important people.